Wyoming gets its name from the Algonquin words for "land of vast plains." After the Union Pacific Railroad reached the town of Cheyenne, the capital, in 1867, the population began to grow steadily in the Wyoming Territory, established in 1868. In 1890, Wyoming became the 44th state. The constitution of the "Equality State" was the first in the world to grant voting rights to women. Wyoming was also the first state to elect a woman governor. People are spread out across the state in small farming and ranching towns. Wyoming's tourist attractions are among the most spectacular and well-known in the nation. Each year, millions of tourists visit Yellowstone National Park (the world's first national park). The most notable features of the park include active geysers, spectacular towering waterfalls, hot springs, deep canyons and excellent fishing. Wyoming also is home to Devils Tower, the nation's first national monument, and Grand Teton National Park, the site of some of the West's most beautiful mountain scenery.
A bison on a blue field bordered in white and red. The state seal branded on the bison. The woman represents the state motto "Equal Rights" and the two men represent cattle ranchers and miners. The words "Livestock", "Mines", "Grains" and "Oil" represent Wyoming's wealth. The eagle and shield show support for the United States. The dates 1869 and 1890 tell when Wyoming organized as a territory of the United States and when it became a state.
State Facts Capital City: Cheyenne Nickname: Equality State / Cowboy State
Motto: Equal Rights. Statehood: July 10, 1890 (44th)
Land Area: 97,105 sq. mi., 9th largest
State Bird: Western Meadowlark
State Flower: Indian Paintbrush
State Tree: Cottonwood
State Song: Wyoming
Wyoming
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About Wyoming
Wyoming gets its name from the Algonquin words for "land of vast plains." After the Union Pacific Railroad reached the town of Cheyenne, the capital, in 1867, the population began to grow steadily in the Wyoming Territory, established in 1868. In 1890, Wyoming became the 44th state. The constitution of the "Equality State" was the first in the world to grant voting rights to women. Wyoming was also the first state to elect a woman governor. People are spread out across the state in small farming and ranching towns. Wyoming's tourist attractions are among the most spectacular and well-known in the nation. Each year, millions of tourists visit Yellowstone National Park (the world's first national park). The most notable features of the park include active geysers, spectacular towering waterfalls, hot springs, deep canyons and excellent fishing. Wyoming also is home to Devils Tower, the nation's first national monument, and Grand Teton National Park, the site of some of the West's most beautiful mountain scenery.
Source: http://usa.usembassy.de/wyoming.htm
Symbols of Texas
State Flag
A bison on a blue field bordered in white and red. The state seal branded on the bison. The woman represents the state motto "Equal Rights" and the two men represent cattle ranchers and miners. The words "Livestock", "Mines", "Grains" and "Oil" represent Wyoming's wealth. The eagle and shield show support for the United States. The dates 1869 and 1890 tell when Wyoming organized as a territory of the United States and when it became a state.
Source: http://www.50states.com/flag/wyflag.htm
State Seal
State Facts
Capital City: Cheyenne
Nickname: Equality State / Cowboy State
Motto: Equal Rights.
Statehood: July 10, 1890 (44th)
Land Area: 97,105 sq. mi., 9th largest
State Bird: Western Meadowlark
State Flower: Indian Paintbrush
State Tree: Cottonwood
State Song: Wyoming
source: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/wyoming.html
Population & Cities
Population: 532,668 (51st)
Largest City: Cheyenne
Second Largest City: Casper
Persons Per Sq. Mi.: 5
Source: ttp://www.census.gov/schools/facts/wyoming.html
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